Summary: Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of all curriculum and program activities in one or more Early Childhood Care and Education classroom. The lead teacher guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment. Supervise, train and coach teachers and assistant teachers..
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Responsibilities:
1.- Administer the day-to-day operation of assigned classroom, meeting all state, local and YMCA standards including but not limited to, accurate classroom records, health/safety practices, appropriate staff ratios, etc.
2. - Plans and implements classroom curriculum, activities, experiences and routines with supervisor’s guidance.
- Conduct classroom in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the participants.
- Manages classroom resources responsibly.
3. - Provides opportunities for participants to use large muscles, both indoors and outdoors, with consideration for each participant’s physical and development capabilities.
4. - Prepares classroom environment, which invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes the participant.
- Ensure classroom exhibits high standards in cleanliness and presentation.
5. - Facilitates a positive classroom environment and the development of self-control in participants through the use of positive guidance techniques; expectations match and respect participant’s developing capabilities.
6. - Utilize a diverse selection of materials, equipment and experiences for all enrolled children, including multicultural, non-sexist, and anti-bias.
7. - Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, training, supervision and interactions with others.
- Maintains on-going communication with supervisor.
8. - Communicates regularly with classroom parents; attends parent/family events as designated.
9. - Upholds the Association’s Child Protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures.
- Exemplifies the YMCA’s principles of Character Development, Asset Development, Member/Participant Service and programs which build “strong kids, strong families, strong communities.” 10.
- Adhere to established association standards.
11. - This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as necessary or assigned/director by management.
Job description
and duties may be modified.
